 Trat
and Koh Chang Activities and Top Things to do guide
is a relaxing way to spend your vacation in Trat and
Ko Chang lying offshore is probably the best spot to
partake in this leisure activity. It is advisable to
bring your own fishing gear and tackle as there are
no rental shops in the area. One can always buy local
nets or hooks and lines at the fishing tackle shops
you'll find on the mainland if you don't have anything
with you though, as it is cheap enough not to break
the bank.
is proving
a popular recreational activity and there are a number
of trekking companies operating in the area. This is
a sure-fire way to keep trim and don't forget to take
some bottled water with you.
is the only
way to cool off other than the pool at your hotel and
Trat is fortunate in having a number of  excellent
beaches on its doorstep that beg you to jump in and
splash about or get into some training while you are
here.
A group of about
10 islands south of Ko Chang have coral reefs and are
ideal for diving and fishing. Boats to the island can
be hired from Ao Cho, Laem Sok Pier or Laem Ngop Pier
that will take you to the islands of Ko Ngam,Ko Wai,
Ko Laoya, Ko Kra and Ko Rang where the diving is good.
 March
23-27
City hall's front yard
March 23,1906 was when Trat was liberated. During his
reign, King Rama V made a traty with France granting
Trat and Patchantakiri (Ko Kong) to the country in exchange
with French troop's manoeuvre off Chanta Buri Province.
Later, on March 23, 1906 the King had to grant Prathong,
Siem Reap and Sri Sophon to France in exchange with
Trat Province and islands and towns on the right bank
of Mekong. In the fair, King Rama V Commemorative Parade,
the exhibition featuring history of Trat and Lung Aan
Siam Dog Competition will be held. Agricultural and
local products, cultural performances and enterments
will be on view as well.
City hall's front yard
During late May and early June on the city hall's front
yard. Exhibitions, entertainments, fruits competitions,
such as rakum, a kind of palm with sweet and acid taste,
will be on display. Agricultural products are available.
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